April 1 to April 30 - Month of the Military Child

April 9 - McLean HS Spring College Panel

April 10 - Orthodox Good Friday / School Planning Day

April 18 - 2026 Special Education Family Conference

April 18 - Fairfax County History Commision History Conference

April 21 - Statewide Election: No School for Students

Upcoming Events

April 1 to April 30 - Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.

April 9 - McLean HS Spring College Panel

Our Spring College Panel is Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the MHS Auditorium. The program starts at 6:00pm with a mini college fair with our 6 panelists and a few other college representatives. The panel will start at 6:30pm.

Our panel consists of admissions reps from Butler University, Christopher Newport University, James Madison University, Dickinson College, Clemson University and Virginia Tech. This is a great program for all underclassmen and their parents but juniors especially. Come hear about the academic programs unique to their institution, testing policies, what they are looking for on an application and more.

April 10 - Orthodox Good Friday / School Planning Day

Friday, April 10, is a school planning day. There will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

April 18 - 2026 Special Education Family Conference

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School. 

Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.

Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.

April 18 - Fairfax County History Commision History Conference

Students, teachers, and community members are invited to participate in the Fairfax County History Conference. Participating students are eligible for service hours, while participating teachers are eligible for Continuing Education Credits.